Vegan Vanilla Cake Recipe

Name: Vegan Vanilla Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or coconut milk, or soy milk, or...you get the picture); 2 1/4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cups neutral flavored oil; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

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["Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease two, 8"" cake pans and line with parchment paper.", "Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl and whisk to blend. In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond milk, vinegar, oil, honey and vanilla until well mixed. While whisking (either by hand or in a mixer), pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients 1/3 at a time, ensuring that there are no lumps. Whisk only until the batter just comes together.", "Distribute the batter evenly between the two pans and bake for 30 - 35 minutes, or until the cake springs back when gently poked. Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Top with your favorite ""butter""cream, a light glaze, or just grab chunks and stuff them in your mouth behind the refrigerator door. Kept airtight, the cake will keep well at room temperature for 3 - 4 days, or wrapped, it will keep frozen for up to 2 months."]

1421

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Vegan Vanilla Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegan Vanilla Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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